I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 30 Double Yolk! Golden Lion Award

Huayi Company.

"So what if he invested 100 million and produced two Best Actor winners and a Best Newcomer? His movie still lost money."

Looking at the reports about the Venice Film Festival that had just been uploaded online, Mr. Wang scoffed.

Huayi Brothers, as the first private film company in China, made movies purely for profit. As for awards, as businessmen, they certainly didn't care.

Otherwise, Huayi Brothers wouldn't have invested in only commercial films.

“This kid is capable. Although he can’t make money, he can at least promote people. If he makes a new movie next time, we can put some of our people in it. As for investment, forget about it,” said Boss Wang.

Upon hearing this, Fan Shuangbing, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but shift her gaze.

"Mr. Wang, could you help me land the lead role in Director Cheng's movie?" Fan Shuangbing asked, pointing with her finger.

"What? The female lead in 'Cellphone' isn't enough?" Little Wang said, looking at Fan Shuangbing.

Last year, when Feng Xiaogang's film "Cell Phone" was being filmed, Fan Shuangbing was still a newcomer in the entertainment industry. Although she was well-known for her role as Jin Suo in "Princess Pearl", she was just a maid. Suddenly becoming the female lead was a meteoric rise for her.

During the filming of "My Fair Princess", Fan Shuangbing signed with Qiong Yao's company, but after gaining some fame, she paid a penalty for breach of contract and transferred to Huayi Brothers.

"Cellphone" is Huayi Brothers' sincere offer to Fan Shuangbing for switching jobs.

Otherwise, why would Huayi Brothers give Fan Shuangbing such good resources as a newcomer right after she joined the company?

Now Fan Shuangbing still wants Cheng Sheng's future film resources, which seems a bit excessive to Xiao Wang. If he really arranges a leading role for her, what will the other female artists in Huayi think?
That would damage the unity within Huayi.

Fan Shuangbing's expression didn't change when she heard what Xiao Wang said, but she was already cursing inwardly.

Those damn big shots, they were all so nice to me when they poached me, but now that they've signed the contract, they're just leaving me hanging!
If you don't give me resources, I'll just steal them!

I'm determined to snatch Cheng Sheng's future movie leading lady.

In her eyes, Cheng Sheng was just a young man in his early twenties who hadn't even graduated yet. She could easily win over such a young man who hadn't been beaten down by society with just a snap of her fingers.

Central Academy of Drama.

President Xu Xiaozhong and teachers from the Directing and Acting departments are also paying attention to the Venice Film Festival.

When they heard that Cheng Sheng's film did not win Best Picture, they couldn't help but sigh.

Just when everyone thought the awards ceremony was over, the presenter suddenly smiled at the camera.

He spoke again: "There's another film in this year's competition, a film that has shocked everyone, from China, 'The Tang Dynasty: Origins.' It's a truly great historical film, reflecting the dynastic changes in Chinese history. After watching it, I was deeply moved by it, so much so that the judges were unsure what award to give this great film. I wouldn't agree if it didn't win Best Picture. So, congratulations..."

Damn it!
The judging panel is up to something!
Can't you finish what you're saying?

I thought Cheng Sheng had no chance.

Turns out, it turned out to be a double-yolk egg.

Listening to the presenter's rambling on stage, Cheng Sheng felt like every second was an eternity.

Stop talking, please stop wasting your breath.

He's going to hit someone if you keep talking nonsense.

Say it out loud, say your name.

"The other winner of the Venice Film Festival's Best Film award is—"

As the award presenter drew out his words, building up everyone's anticipation and just as everyone was about to lose their temper and want to punch someone, he slowly announced: "Shengcheng's 'The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins'."

Thunderous applause erupted as everyone celebrated that this year's Venice Film Festival had produced a double winner.

When he heard his name, Cheng Sheng didn't react for a moment.

"Cheng Sheng, we won an award... the Venice Golden Lion Award..." The coal mine owner next to him instantly lost his composure and shouted excitedly.

"Director Cheng, congratulations." Su Chang said with a very happy smile.

"Congratulations, Director Cheng, you've won the Golden Lion Award."

"Congratulations……"

Zeng Li and other crew members congratulated Cheng Sheng.

On stage and on the screen, exciting clips from the films "The Great Tang Dynasty - Origins" and "Vera Drake" were shown.

The camera also focused on Cheng Sheng.

I won an award.

Moreover, it was the least likely Golden Lion Award to be won.

Cheng Sheng was incredibly excited.

I didn't think I would win the prize, but I won it unexpectedly.

He knew he had won an award when the presenters were rambling on, but he hadn't said his name yet, so he was a little nervous and thought he was hallucinating.

Now they've actually won the award.

Cheng Sheng took a deep breath, stood up, and hugged the crew and coal mine owners around him.

clap clap clap!
The applause from the audience grew even more enthusiastic.

Most of the guests couldn't help but cover their mouths in surprise when they saw Cheng Sheng.

This Chinese director is too young; is he even twenty years old?
Cheng Sheng's youthful appearance makes it easy for people to overlook his age.

This winner at this age is probably the youngest person in the world to win the Best Film award at the Venice Film Festival.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Cheng Sheng and another foreigner walked toward the podium.

The presenter gave Cheng Sheng a hug and praised him, saying, "Cheng, your film is fantastic. It made me fall in love with Chinese history, especially the Tang Dynasty, and I became deeply fascinated by the great emperor Li Shimin."

"Thank you."

After receiving the Golden Lion from the presenter, Cheng Sheng politely replied.

Cheng Sheng didn't immediately give his remarks. Instead, he waved towards the crew, inviting all the main actors to come up on stage.

The Best Picture award is not just an honor for Cheng Sheng alone, but also for the entire crew.

Mike Lee did the same thing as Cheng Sheng, and he also called up the whole crew.

Cheng Sheng was flanked by the male and female leads, with the coal mine owner standing behind them. As the last award, the film festival organizers gave everyone plenty of time. After the reporters had taken photos of the entire crew, Cheng Sheng and Mike Lee officially began their acceptance speeches.

Cheng Sheng gestured to Mike Lee to give up his seat, and Mike Lee did not stand on ceremony. He stood in front of the microphone, spoke for about five minutes, and then gave up his seat to Cheng Sheng.

Holding the microphone, Cheng Sheng originally had a thousand words to say, but when he saw that all the people sitting below were foreigners, his prepared remarks were long forgotten.

Then, Cheng Sheng smiled confidently and spoke directly in Chinese, without switching to English.

"Thank you to the Venice judges. They gave me the honor of standing here. Half of the Golden Lion in my hand belongs to them."

As the words fall.

Whether they understood it or not, the foreigners still applauded politely.

(End of this chapter)